ESPN's live sports streaming service arrives this month
Briefly

ESPN is set to launch its standalone streaming service on August 21st, priced at $29.99 per month, separate from ESPN Plus. This service will offer access to 47,000 live sporting events yearly, including linear channels like ESPN, ESPN2, and more. Recently, the NFL announced it would acquire a 10 percent stake in ESPN, which will now control the NFL Network and select NFL content for its streaming platform. Users can expect to stream the NFL draft starting in 2026, with the option to add the NFL Plus Premium plan.
ESPN's new standalone streaming service will launch on August 21st for $29.99 per month, offering access to 47,000 live sporting events annually and on-demand content.
The NFL is acquiring a 10 percent stake in ESPN, allowing the network to control the NFL Network and select NFL content, including out-of-market pre-season games.
Along with the NFL draft streaming starting in 2026, ESPN users can add the NFL Plus Premium plan to their subscription for more content.
Disney revealed the upcoming launch of ESPN's streaming service, separate from ESPN Plus, at its earnings results on Wednesday.
Read at The Verge
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